Ben Brundage
Copywriter
RESUME
WHO I AM
A quick-thinking, quick-working UX writer, copywriter, and content strategist craving creative opportunity in a collaborative environment that emphasizes growth, freethinking, the Oxford comma, and fewer typoes.
WHAT I'VE DONE & WHERE I'VE DONE IT
UX Writer & Copywriter
KeyBank, 2022-2023
. Lead copywriter and content strategist for high-visibility product initiatives like the creation of a robust API portal for digital developers
. Produced long-form, industry-specific articles on developments in digital payments
. Applied Design Thinking methodologies to create human-centered user experiences
Freelance Copywriter
2008-Present
. Clients: The Home Depot, Kenmore, Husky, Gerber, Broan-NuTone, Kyser Musical Instruments, SportsLock, Scofield Editorial
Senior Marketing Copywriter
Chicago Music Exchange, 2017-2021
. Executed 880+ independent copy projects, including print, e-commerce, PR, blogging, video, direct mail, and staff communications
. 50+ multi-channel social media posts weekly, doubling the average per post engagement from 3K to 6K in under one year
Freelance Copywriter & Social Media Marketing Strategist
nogginwerks, 2008-2020
. Clients: Simon Property Group, Caesars Palace/The Forum Shops, Indiana Ice, Butler University, Ascension Health, Indiana State Fair, Mission Point Health Partners
. Trend reporter and featured monthly blogger, noggBLOG.com
Copywriter
Kohl's Department Stores, 2012-2013
. National and regional print, in-store signage and PAs, packaging, and direct mail copy
. Branding for internal and external campaigns, initiatives, and private labels
. Oversaw copy translation and implementation for multi-lingual presence
LET'S FAST-FORWARD ...
Editor - Xpatloop News Network, 2009
Book Reviewer & Clerk - Big Hat Books, 2007-2008
Assistant Music Director & Music Reviewer - Okayplayer, 2006-07
Assistant Creative Director & Copywriter - Frankey's Boutique,
2005-06
A FEW MORE THINGS ...
99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis - Producer & Host - Rich & Rare, 2018-2022
Drummer, Percussionist & Songwriter - 1997-Present
Indianapolis Monthly - Food & Drink Writer, 2010
Pixinfo - Editor-at-large, 2009
nogginwerks - Jingle Composer & Music Supervisor, 2008-09
Copy
Digital
UX
Social Media
Blogging
E-commerce
Direct Mail
PR
Radio
Television
Staff Communications
Technical Skills
Mac & Microsoft OS
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
UserZoom
Shopify
Pagefly
MOZ
Surfer
Wordpress
Squarespace
Wix
WHERE I WENT
New York University - ‘09
BA: English & American Literature, Minor: Creative Writing
2010 - present
2010 - present